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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,057.70, 10,585.33 and 2,614.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,057.70, 10,585.33 and 2,614.85 is: 3,921.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,057.70 : 10,585.33 = 2,614.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,057.70/10,585.33 = 2,614.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,057.70x = 10,585.33 × 2,614.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,057.70x = 27,678,990.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,678,990.69/7,057.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.82

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